NYAPRS Note: The following comes courtesy of the NYS Office of Mental Health.
Event:
Badge of Life: Building a Better Cop
Event address for attendees:
https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=eef21844600c0a7daf53eb7999c7dcb34
Date and time:
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 10:30 am
Eastern Daylight Time (New York,)
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 9:30 am
Central Daylight Time (Chicago,)
Duration:
1 hour 30 minute
Description:
Law enforcement officers respond to and witness some of the most tragic events that happen in our communities. On-the-job stress can have a significant impact on their physical and mental well-being, which can accumulate over the course of a career. Many officers struggle with alcohol abuse, depression, suicidal thoughts, posttraumatic stress disorder and other challenges.
The Badge of Life organization is a 501 (c) 3, Not for Profit organization that focuses on educating and training law enforcement on mental health and suicide prevention. Their mission is to inspire hope and contribute to the health and well-being of law enforcement personnel.
This web seminar will focus on: Identifying critical incidents; trauma and stress related issues that can lead to Post Traumatic Stress Injury and police suicide; teaching how to help a colleague manage their troubles with a positive outcome; and the advantage of the peer support program.
Although this web seminar is intended for law enforcement, all are welcome to attend.
The presenter is Dr. Ron Rufo Ed.D, Chicago Police Department, Retired and is the author of, “Police Suicide: Is Police Culture Killing Our Officers?”
Please note that this web seminar is for educational purposes only and is not to be used as a substitute for professional mental health counseling.
Event number:
642 196 930
Event password:
nysomh123
Audio conference:
To receive a call back, provide your phone number when you join the event, or call the number below and enter the access code.
US Toll Free
1-844-633-8697
Local
1-518-549-0500
Access code: 642 196 930
Event material:
Ronald Rufo – Dr. Ron Rufo FINAL 2019 Impact of Truama.pptx (29.1 MB)